Cytotechnologist II - PRN, As Needed

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Pursue your passion for caring and innovation as a team member in the state-of-the-art Duke Health laboratories. Duke Health laboratories are College of American Pathologists accredited and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments certified. The multidisciplinary team is committed to serving the rare and complex testing needs of Duke Health's diverse patient population by providing timely and accurate results, educating the next generation of laboratorians, scientists and physicians, and researching and developing the cutting-edge diagnostics of tomorrow.

Cytotechnologist II at Duke Raleigh Hospital, a Campus of Duke University Hospital. PRN, as needed. 

General Description

Participate in specialized and complex technical tasks involved in screening & evaluating slides of cytologic specimens (gynecologic, non-gynecologic & FNA) for the detection of cancer and/or other pathologic conditions.

Work Performed

May perform any or all of the following duties:

• Evaluate gynecologic &/or non-gynecologic slides for the presence or absence of disease.


• Provide differential diagnoses & discuss cytologic criteria.


• Accurately record diagnoses on the computer.


• Submit appropriate slides to the pathologist for review.


• Review patient history related to diagnoses.


• Review specimen requisition/slide for completeness & accuracy of labeling.


• Review individual monthly statistics with the manager on a semi-annual basis.


• Participate in semi-annual CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) diagnostic review with the manager & medical director.


• Recognize cytologic (diagnostic /preparatory) issues of concern & address them with appropriate CT staff members.


• Help in the cytology preparation area as necessary.


• Regularly participate in CE activities.


• Identify cases for educational resources & share them with the Teaching Coordinator


• Participate in workshops, scientific papers, & posters 18BX15.


• Mentor cytotechnology students (> 2 years screening experience) 10% QC (Quality Control) & 5-year look back re-screen (CLIA required >/= 5 years).


• FNA Coverage (>/= 1 year's screening experience FNA/Non-Gynecologic specimens) to include: review clinical histories of patients for procedures, prepare FNA samples, perform immediate adequacy assessments & triage for ancillary studies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to screen >/= 50 slides/day.


• Must be able to distinguish colors.


• Effective communication skills.


• Good computer skills.


• Good organization skills.


• High level & understanding of cytology theory & practice through evidence of continuing education.


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Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in cytology or related field or a Bachelor of Arts degree with 24 semester hours of required science coursework. Successful completion of a CAHEA accredited cytology program. Masters preferred. Minimal educational or experience requirements may be modified on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) director if minimal CLIA requirements are met by the employee for the tasks being performed.

Experience

None required.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

BS/BA CT(ASCP) certification or eligible or equivalent Passing the board certification examination is a condition of continued employment.